North police operations net hundreds
All those arrested were expected to appear in court soon.
More than 300 people were arrested during operations conducted by the police between Wednesday and Thursday, for a variety of crimes in and around Pretoria.
“On Thursday, multiple simultaneous operations were conducted in Tshwane that successfully yielded positive results as more than 360 suspects were arrested for various crimes,” Akasia police spokesperson Sergeant Matsobane Mabusela said.
Of those arrested, 63 had allegedly committed crimes against women and children, Mabusela added.
“Among the successes achieved, there were two stolen motor vehicles recovered and seized, three illegal liquor outlets closed down and a dagga plantation was also discovered in the Akasia policing precinct.”
He further said 16 people, from those who were arrested, faced narcotic-related charges such as dealing in drugs and possession of dagga.
Mabusela also added that Tshwane police district commissioner Major-General Hilda Mohajane and other senior management from the SAPS and other law enforcement agencies visited several business premises to check for compliance to the disaster management act.
“During a roadblock, fines with an estimated value of R92 050 were issued for non-compliance,” he said, adding that a total of 1 160 people and 965 vehicles were searched at different points.
Meanwhile, Mohajane called on police officers to continue protecting the citizens of the country without resorting to corruption, but maintaining high discipline standards and integrity with their day-to-day engagements with communities.
She commended the efforts and co-operation the law-enforcement agencies showed in upholding and maintaining the law and observing Covid-19 protocols at all times.
All those arrested were expected to appear in court soon.
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